https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rs New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the BMW R1200 RS. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:30:16 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rs#complaint-2054008 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 BMW R1200 RS Motorcycle. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that the rear reflex reflectors were inoperable. The contact was informed by another motorist that the reflector lights were not illuminating as needed. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear reflex reflectors had failed and needed to b https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rs#complaint-2054009 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 BMW R1200 RS Motorcycle. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that the rear reflex reflectors were inoperable. The contact was informed by another motorist that the reflector lights were not illuminating as needed. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear reflex reflectors had failed and needed to b https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rs#complaint-1769727 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT MC 120 / 70R 17W While riding, i noticed a shake in the front of my motorcycle. Upon stopping I noticed a bulge in the center of the tread that was approximately 1.5" higher than the rest of the tread in an area that was about 1/3 the circumference of the tire. I attempted to ride the four miles to my house, but the tire started losing air at a fast rate. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rs#complaint-1767587 Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT Motorcycle Engine Control Unit (ECU) is experiencing control logic faults and forces the engine into low power "Limp Mode" operation. In my case, several of these events occurred at ~18,000-miles (May 2020) and the servicing could find no mechanical or electrical problem. The manufacturer recommended re-programming of ECU. At 27,000 (July 2021) the same control logic faults (21F961 & 21F971) oc https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rs#complaint-1767588 Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT Motorcycle Engine Control Unit (ECU) is experiencing control logic faults and forces the engine into low power "Limp Mode" operation. In my case, several of these events occurred at ~18,000-miles (May 2020) and the servicing could find no mechanical or electrical problem. The manufacturer recommended re-programming of ECU. At 27,000 (July 2021) the same control logic faults (21F961 & 21F971) oc https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rs#complaint-1767589 Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT Motorcycle Engine Control Unit (ECU) is experiencing control logic faults and forces the engine into low power "Limp Mode" operation. In my case, several of these events occurred at ~18,000-miles (May 2020) and the servicing could find no mechanical or electrical problem. The manufacturer recommended re-programming of ECU. At 27,000 (July 2021) the same control logic faults (21F961 & 21F971) oc https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rs#complaint-1766771 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT The engine control unit is activating "Limp Mode" operation (reduced power/low rpm) forcing the operator to navigate traffic with minimal power. First events (4~5 times) occurred in May 2020 at odometer reading of 18000~18200. The engine control unit (ECU) had stored fault codes, 21F961 & 21F971 "Throttle Valve #1 Out of Range". The Dealership consulted with BMW and was directed to update the E https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rs#complaint-1766772 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT The engine control unit is activating "Limp Mode" operation (reduced power/low rpm) forcing the operator to navigate traffic with minimal power. First events (4~5 times) occurred in May 2020 at odometer reading of 18000~18200. The engine control unit (ECU) had stored fault codes, 21F961 & 21F971 "Throttle Valve #1 Out of Range". The Dealership consulted with BMW and was directed to update the E https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rs#complaint-1766773 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT The engine control unit is activating "Limp Mode" operation (reduced power/low rpm) forcing the operator to navigate traffic with minimal power. First events (4~5 times) occurred in May 2020 at odometer reading of 18000~18200. The engine control unit (ECU) had stored fault codes, 21F961 & 21F971 "Throttle Valve #1 Out of Range". The Dealership consulted with BMW and was directed to update the E https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rs#recall-18E016000-bmw-bmw-r1200-rs-2016 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain Accessory Windscreens, sold for installation on various motorcycles. Specifically being recalled is Windscreen model number 8531917, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 F700GS motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8544629, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 R1200R motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8546224, sold for use on model year 2014-2 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rs#recall-17E052000-bmw-bmw-r1200-rs-2016 Mon, 21 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain accessory turn signals manufactured for 2006-2017 R1200GS, 2007-2008 and 2010-2017 R1200GS Adventure, 2017 F700GS and F800GS, 2013-2017 F800GT, 2015-2016 F800R, 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure, 2014-2016 S1000R, 2015-2017 R1200R, 2016-2017 R1200RS, and 2010-2017 S1000RR motorcycles. As designed, these accessory turn signals may be insufficiently vis https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rs#recall-17V481000-bmw-bmw-r1200-rs-2016 Fri, 28 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 F800R and F800GT motorcycles, 2014-2018 R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure motorcycles, 2016-2017 S1000XR motorcycles and 2015-2017 R1200R and R1200RS, 2008-2012 F650GS, 2008-2018 F800GS, and 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure motorcycles. When equipped with the optional aluminum luggage cases, the rear reflex reflectors may be partially blocked.